Explore the Family Name Renehan
The meaning of Renehan
Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Reannacháin ‘descendant of Reannachán’, from a diminutive of reannach ‘sharp-pointed’ or ‘starry’. The name is also occasionally translated into English as Ferns (see Fearn), due to similarity with Irish raithneach ‘fern’. Compare McGranahan.
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How common is the last name Renehan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Renehan saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,335th in terms of popularity, dropping to 43,006 by 2010, a decrease of approximately 6.62%. The count of individuals with this name also saw a small decrease during this period, going from 511 people in 2000 to 503 people by 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 1.57%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, the occurrence of the name dropped from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, a decline of about 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #43,006 | -6.62% |
| Count | 511 | 503 | -1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Renehan
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Renehan remained relatively consistent from 2000 to 2010. The majority of those with the surname identify as White, with 95.50% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 95.63% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races stayed steady at about 1.39% over the decade. The only notable change was with those identifying as Black or African American, which fell from 0.98% in 2000 to zero by 2010. Conversely, there was an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation among those with the Renehan surname, rising to 0.99% by 2010 where there had been none recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 95.63% | 0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.39% | 1.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.39% | 1.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Black | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |